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A Busy Holiday for GI Police

Dec 27, 2023 / KRGI News

Grand Island police have investigated over 10 felony cases since December 22nd. Here's a rundown of the activity.  

Loren Lippencott Legislative Preview

Dec 26, 2023 / Steve Stein

Nebraska State Senator Loren Lippencott of Central City gave his perspective on the upcoming legislative session. The 34th district legislator disc...

Winter Storm Keeps Trooper Busy on Christmas Day

Dec 26, 2023 / NSP

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol responded to nearly 150 weather-related incidents on Nebraska roadways on Chr...

NWS Downgrades Storm

Dec 26, 2023 / NWS

Key Message #1: All Winter Weather Warnings have now been downgraded to advisories across the NWS Hastings forecast area. Key Message #2: The stro...

Teenager Accidently Shot While Hunting In Hamilton County

Dec 25, 2023 / Hamilton County Sheriff's Office

(Aurora, NE) - In the early morning hours of December 24, 2023, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to Aurora ...

Governor Pillen Recognizes Trooper, Deputy for Heroic Actions

Dec 25, 2023 / Nebraska State Patrol

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — Friday, Governor Jim Pillen recognized two law enforcement officers for their life-saving actions following a crash o...

NDOT Urge Drivers to Prepare for Christmas Day Winter Storm

Dec 24, 2023 / NDOT News Release

(LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol and Nebraska Department of Transportation are urging travelers be prepared for a winter sto...

Blizzard To Impact Central Nebraska Christmas Day

Dec 24, 2023 / KRGI News

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CSTWEDNESDAY... Valley-Greeley-Nance-Sherman-Howard-Merrick-Dawson-Buffalo-Hall-Gosper...

Potential Wet Travel Weather This Weekend

Dec 22, 2023 / NWS

Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Hastings as you plan to travel in Central Nebraska. Key Message #1:  Widespread showe...

Tabitha promotes Shanks to President and CEO

Dec 22, 2023 / Press Release

Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider has tapped a new leader. Tabitha’s Board of Directors selected Lincoln native...

Manivong & Wood Recognized For 20 Years Of Service To GIPD

Dec 22, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - The Grand Island City Council on Tuesday, December 19th recognized Sergeant Phokhong Manivong and Officer Jason Wood of the Gr...

Christmas Comes Early For The Grand Island Fire Department

Dec 22, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - Christmas came early for the Grand Island Fire Department. A part of this year's budget included the funds to purchase 35 sets...

Vaccinations Important to Avoiding Flu, COVID, and RSV

Dec 21, 2023 / CDHD

Grand Island, NE – A national and international surge in the flu, COVID and RSV may lead to “more severe disease and increased healthca...

Hastings College announces plans for dining, residence hall upgrades

Dec 21, 2023 / Hastings College

(Hastings, Nebraska) – As the fall semester came to an end last Friday, students received an exciting email from Dr. Rich Lloyd, president of...

Nebraska Joins 21-State Coalition Challenging Biden Administration Rule

Dec 21, 2023 / Nebraska AG

LINCOLN – Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a 21-state coalition today in filing a lawsuit challenging a new Biden Administration rule req...

Two Board Certified Interventional Cardiologists join CHI Kearney

Dec 21, 2023 / CHI

Kearney–CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute in Kearney welcomes two board certified interventional cardiologists to its staff. Dr. Hemang Panch...

Rural Mainstreet Economy Slumps to Lowest Level in Three Years

Dec 21, 2023 / Creighton University

OMAHA, Neb. (Nov. 16, 2023) — For a third straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to th...

GI Police Dept Receives Grant

Dec 21, 2023 / GI Police

The Grand Island Police Department was awarded $9,281.24 to carry out our “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization campaign from D...

Nebraska Minimum Wage Increases to $12 Effective January 1

Dec 21, 2023 / Department of Labor

  LINCOLN – Nebraska’s minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour effective January 1, 2024. In accordance with an initiative pas...

Albion Man Sentenced in Federal Court

Dec 21, 2023 / DOJ

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jake Brian Spiegel, 42, of Albion, Nebraska, was sentenced December 20, 2023, in federal co...

Accident Investigation Leads To Arrest

Dec 21, 2023 / KRGI News

(Grand Island, NE) - Grand Island Police officers responded to a two-vehicle accident near Husker Highway and Legacy Drive on Wednesday, December 2...

Oxford Man Convicted for Felon in Possession of Firearm

Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News

Acting United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Eric L. Eggers, 39, of Oxford, Nebraska, was sentenced on December 19, 2023, in federal cou...

Principal Building Dead End for Hall County Courthouse Option

Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News

Grand Island, NE - The Hall County Board of Commissioners met this past Tuesday to continue discussions on the possibility of a new Hall county cou...

Google to Pay Big Fine

Dec 20, 2023 / Nebraska AG

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers Announces $700 Million Settlement with Google over Play Store Misconduct LINCOLN – Today, Attorney Ge...

Holiday Blood Drive Approaching

Dec 20, 2023 / KRGI News

The annual Tri-Cities holiday blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, December 26th from 12;00 to 6:00 p.m. in Kearney, Grand Island and Hastings. Ri...